The Perfect Storm Term Analysis

EPIRB

This acronym stands for Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. The EPIRB is mounted on a boat’s deck and, when set to the “armed” position, can be triggered by water to send a distress signal back… read analysis of EPIRB

Longliner

Longliner is another term for a sword boat or other fishing boat that sets out long lines of bait that are hauled back daily. read analysis of Longliner

Andrea Gail

The Andrea Gail is the Gloucester swordfishing boat, or longliner, that occupies the book’s central drama. It is owned by Bob Brown, captained by Billy Tyne, and crewed by Bobby Shatford… read analysis of Andrea Gail

Georges Bank

Georges Bank is a dangerous fishing ground located about 180 miles east of Cape Cod. Frequently fished in the early days of Gloucester’s fishing industry, its popularity has given way to the Grand Banks by… read analysis of Georges Bank

Grand Banks

The Grand Banks are a biologically rich, storm-prone fishing ground located 1200 miles from Gloucester, Massachusetts, and east of Newfoundland. The Grand Banks were the Andrea Gail’s destination and the site of the storm… read analysis of Grand Banks

Hannah Boden

The Hannah Boden is the Andrea Gail’s sister ship, which is also owned by Bob Brown. It’s captained by Linda Greenlaw. read analysis of Hannah Boden